.Project Manager (Construction & Asset Management) in Portugal.
Velto Renewables (Velto), a subsidiary of CDPQ (Caisse de Dépôt et Placement de Québec), is looking for a Project Manager (Construction & Asset Management), working closely with the Head of Development and Construction and the Iberia Portfolio Manager of the company, to successfully complete the construction of a solar PV and wind portfolio of assets of Velto in Portugal, followed by asset management of the projects once in operation.
Velto Renewables is an investor, investments manager and long-term owner of renewable energy projects.
Established in 2020 and backed by global investment group CDPQ, Velto Renewables is committed to contributing to the decarbonization of the global economy by investing in and developing an international and multi-technology portfolio of renewable energy projects.
Velto currently owns 218 MW of operating solar PV projects in Spain, manages a 25% investment in a 630 MW offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, develops a 1+GW of greenfield projects in Iberia, and is seeking to grow its portfolio by becoming a local player in the countries and regions where it invests.
The Project Manager will supervise the construction process and asset management of a portfolio of renewable projects to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and cost control across the Portuguese market.
This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in renewable energy project construction and strong contract management skills, especially within the solar energy sector.
This is a position open to Portuguese residents or Spanish expats.
Responsibilities During construction phase: General construction supervision management of the PV and wind assets.
Monitor the EPC contractor, third parties, and stakeholders' construction activities to ensure the timely fulfilment of obligations and compliance with the contractual terms.
Supervision and control that, during the construction phase, the Building Permit and rest of permits' requirements are respected.
Supervision and control of all works execution, including but not limited to: BOP, PV modules installation, wind turbines erection, installation internal interconnections, substation and TSO/DSO e interconnection, testing, commissioning, etc.
Supervision and control of technical /Time Schedule /H&S/Quality issues during construction During operational phase: General technical asset management of the PV and wind assets.
Monitor the Service Provider's activity (Asset Management & O&M) to ensure the timely fulfilment of obligations and compliance with the contractual terms (responsible for the day-to-day relationship).
Communication with key stakeholders (market players, O&M, land, government and other suppliers or services providers).
Become familiar with the contracts for each SPV to understand the respective obligations of both parties